Technical Operations Lead, Tanzania

Job overview

• Organization: FREO2 Foundation (FREO2)
• Position: Technical Operations Lead
• Location: Arusha, Tanzania
• Employment basis: Full-time (part-time considered)
• Contract duration: 12 months
• Application deadline: 16 September 2026

About FREO2 Foundation

FREO2 Foundation (FREO2) is a global non-profit organization committed to reducing child mortality caused by respiratory failure in low-resource settings.

Respiratory failure claims the lives of more than 1.6 million children under the age of five every year. This includes deaths caused by pneumonia, birth asphyxia and preterm births. Despite the preventable nature of these deaths, children living in low-resource settings face significant barriers to accessing life-saving treatment.

FREO2 provides Oxygen as a Service (O2aaS), a reliable, affordable and accessible solution. O2aaS comprises innovative products that ensure an uninterrupted oxygen supply, clinical training that supports timely diagnosis and treatment, and technical training for sustainable maintenance and support.

Through partnerships with remote governments, healthcare facilities and other non-governmental organizations, FREO2 works to ensure that oxygen reaches areas where it is most valued.

About the role

FREO2 is seeking a Technical Operations Lead to manage and facilitate the implementation and maintenance of its oxygen systems across healthcare facilities in Tanzania.

The role combines technical expertise and project management skills to support the successful delivery of FREO2’s oxygen projects.

Key responsibilities

As stated in the advert, the Technical Operations Manager’s key focus areas will include:

Technical leadership

• Oversee maintenance and implementation programmes.
• Manage equipment inventories.
• Carry out equipment servicing.
• Ensure continuous system monitoring.

Project management

• Coordinate project timelines, budgets and resources.
• Establish FREO2 hubs.
• Conduct assessments.
• Develop solutions in collaboration with in-country and global teams.

Training and development

• Train technical teams and healthcare workers on equipment use and maintenance.
• Organize ongoing medical education.

Team management

• Lead and support the Tanzanian technical team.
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies and procedures.

Stakeholder engagement

• Build relationships with healthcare facilities, suppliers and contractors.
• Represent FREO2 during technical presentations.

Documentation and reporting

• Maintain equipment service records.
• Provide project progress reports.
• Develop user guides.

Qualifications and experience

Candidates should have:

• A bachelor’s or advanced degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• At least five years of professional experience working with medical equipment, including equipment maintenance.
• Proven project management experience, preferably within a healthcare setting.
• Experience in training and leading technical teams.
• Proficiency in using a variety of testing and repair tools.
• A strong understanding of medical device regulations and standards.

Skills and competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical and quantitative abilities.
• Excellent systems thinking.
• A process-driven mindset.

Benefits

FREO2 offers:

• An opportunity to join a purpose-driven global team dedicated to saving lives in low-resource settings.
• Flexible working arrangements, including the opportunity to work remotely.
• Opportunities to travel to healthcare facilities across East Africa.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• An opportunity to help shape the future of FREO2 through this new and exciting role.